Opening day of Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert 2025 - in pictures

  • Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert is being held at Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert is being held at Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Police on horseback greet visitors at the entrance to the venue
    Police on horseback greet visitors at the entrance to the venue
  • An installation of immersive art by Rakesh Pulapa and Naime Pakniyat
    An installation of immersive art by Rakesh Pulapa and Naime Pakniyat
  • Eighty films are being showcased as part of the festival, including ones made using AI
    Eighty films are being showcased as part of the festival, including ones made using AI
  • Artist Ghaleb Hawila with his artwork The Cube
    Artist Ghaleb Hawila with his artwork The Cube
  • Artist Mikhail Antykov with his interactive artwork Colour of Shadow
    Artist Mikhail Antykov with his interactive artwork Colour of Shadow
  • The telescope observation deck allows visitors to view close-ups of the Moon and Jupiter
    The telescope observation deck allows visitors to view close-ups of the Moon and Jupiter